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8 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Mariana Guzman

Mariana Guzman

9 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro in 8 days, exploring iconic landmarks, cultural sites, and indulging in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
+

$10

·

$ 3

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Armazém Senado
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
Apetite Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$8
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$17

·

$ 3

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

~

Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
50 - 60 min

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Directions

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
Free
BB Lanches
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$3
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$16

·

$ 3

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Uniko
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$5
28 - 34 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$7
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$20

·

$ 3

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Café e Restaurante Gracioso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$5
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$9
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$6
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$28

·

$ 3

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Il Pane e Gelato Sardo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$2
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$19
Pizzaria ICRJ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$7
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$15

·

$ 4

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

69 - 83 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$5
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Sushi da Praça - Valqueire
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$10
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$24

·

$ 4

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
42 - 51 min

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Directions

Sushi Barcellos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
36 - 44 min

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Directions

Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
Massas Bibi
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$10
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$43

·

$ 4

Ipanema Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
37 - 45 min

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Directions

Chez Regina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$31
Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$8
Ipanema Inn
Chic 1950s-influenced rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel with sleek dining.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $196 In total

Activities & Food:$171
Transport:$26